BMW Motorrad R nineT Urban G S, Rider'S Manual

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ring 2 using the second hook
wrench.
To increase the spring preload,
turn the adjusting ring
2 using
the hook wrench in direction A .
To decrease the spring pre-
load, turn the adjuster ring
1
using the hook wrench in dir-
ection
B .
To tighten the lock nut, tighten
the adjuster ring
1 using the
hook wrench in direction A ,
while fixing the adjuster ring 2
using the second hook wrench.
Adjusting the damping action
to the modified spring preload.
Adjusting the damping charac-
teristic for rear wheel (
55).
Damping
Adjustment
Damping must be adapted to suit
the condition of the surface on
which the motorcycle is ridden
and to suit spring preload.
An uneven surface requires
softer damping than a smooth
surface.
An increase in spring preload
requires firmer damping, a re-
duction in spring preload re-
quires softer damping.
Adjusting the damping
characteristic for rear
wheel
Place the motorcycle on its
stand on firm, even ground.
CAUTION
Adjusting the spring-strut
damping when the silencer is
hot
Risk of burn injury
Allow the silencer to cool.
CAUTION
Working with hot compon-
ents
Risk of burn injury
Wear protective gloves.
Adjust the damping character-
istic, using the tool from the
5
55
z Adjustment